Stop Sign Installations

13 May 2021

Attention residents: During a recent road patrol, Public Works staff inventoried stop signs within the Village. During this patrol, eight intersections were identified where the installation of a stop sign could improve safety. With a recommendation to Council and a bylaw now passed authorizing the signs, Public Works will be installing stop signs at all below noted intersections.


Mary Street and Elm Street - Stop Northbound from Elm Street

James Street and Main Street - Stop Eastbound from James Street

Syples Street and Main Street - Stop Eastbound from Syples Street

Copeland Street and Yonge Street - Stop Southbound from Copeland Street N

High Street and Mackenzie Street - Stop Westbound from High Street

High Street and Ontario Street - Stop Westbound from High Street

High Street and Victoria Street - Stop Eastbound from High Street

Lagoon Lane and Chetwynd Road - Stop South Westbound from Lagoon Lane


As a reminder The Highway Traffic Act Section 136 (1), stipulates that every driver approaching a stop sign at an intersection,


(a) shall stop his or her vehicle or streetcar at a marked stop line or, if none, then immediately before entering the nearest crosswalk or, if none, then immediately before entering the intersection; and


(b) shall yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection or approaching the intersection on another highway so closely that to proceed would constitute an immediate hazard and, having so yielded the right of way, may proceed. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 136


Additionally, Section 144 (28) notes that pedestrians have the right of way, (28) Every pedestrian who lawfully enters a roadway in order to cross may continue the crossing as quickly as reasonably possible despite a change in the indication he or she is facing and, for purposes of the crossing, has the right of way over vehicles. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 144 (28). The Village remains committed to the safety and wellbeing of the community. Council and staff thank residents for their continued support in these efforts.


Regards,

Derek Smith, Public Works Foreman

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